Essays

  • As one of the items on my 22 in 2022 list, I’m writing a quick recap at the end of each month with 10 things to remember. I’m really enjoying the ritual of taking a moment to pause, remember the little things, and think about what I’m excited for next month.  Combining notes from August and September below. If you are…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Hi! It’s been a minute.  How are you this Monday? I ended up taking an unplanned hiatus from writing this newsletter last month. It was needed, but wow, it feels really good to be writing again. Going into the month, I knew September would be busy, but I underestimated just how much energy would be required. Between a challenging project at work and weekends…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Labor Day Weekend is this weekend! Wow. Per usual, summer has felt long and has gone by in a flash.  I always get a bit sad when summer ends. But something that helps? Planning! 🙂  Because really, there is a lot about the start of fall that I love and want to cherish, especially this year.  At the end of last…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Even though I am a fan of Mondays, I’ll also be the first to admit that the day has A LOT working against it. We’re tired from the weekend. Our schedule is out of whack. We’re cursing our Friday optimistic selves (Friday me: I’ll just do that task Monday! Monday me: Ughhhh.). The weekend feels so. far. away. BUT I…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • The other week for work, I had the opportunity to assist with an in-person workshop for a client. I was really excited! And a bit nervous. But mostly excited! For the workshop (which was being held at a hotel near the office), my colleague and I weren’t needed on-site until mid-morning. So, I made a plan to go into the…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Notes from July

    As one of the items on my 22 in 2022 list, I’m writing a quick recap at the end of each month with 10 things to remember. I’m really enjoying the ritual of taking a moment to pause, remember the little things, and think about what I’m excited for next month.  If you are looking for an activity to pep up…

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  • Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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